Violan Burges,
Shiatsu & Foot Reflexology
violantshiatsu@gmail.com
Hours
THURSDAYS 11:00am – 7:00pm
Offerings
I prefer cash or e-transfer. E-transfers can be sent to violantshiatsu@gmail.com
If necessary, I also accept credit & debit – a 2.4% fee will be charged for card payments.
Enhance physical and emotional balance and overall vitality with Shiatsu and Foot Reflexology!
Rest, rebalance, reset.
Shiatsu
Shiatsu is a Japanese massage that focuses on rebalancing the body’s energy (Ki) by applying finger pressure along the body meridians. Its origins date back more than 2500 years in Chinese techniques like Do-in, Anma and Ampuku. Due to the cultural exchanges between China and Japan and the advancement of western medicine, shiatsu was borned at the beginning of the twentieth century.
One of the particularities of shiatsu is that it is performed dressed, and no oils are used. A full session works head to toe because the meridians flow in the whole body. With gentle pressure the practitioner aims to re-establish the natural flow of Ki/Qi following the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It’s known to reduce stress and pain, improve sleep, digestive tract issues, and hormonal imbalances. Trauma informed practice. To be able to receive a shiatsu please wear loose fitting clothing.
Foot Reflexology
Reflexology is a therapeutic technique where pressure is applied to specific points on the feet. These points are believed to correspond to different organs and systems in the body. The practice aims to:
- Promote deep relaxation and reduce stress
- Help you feel more grounded and balanced
- Rejuvenate tired feet
- Support circulation and the body’s natural detoxification processes
It’s commonly used as a complementary therapy for overall well-being, and also complementary alongside most medical treatments. Foot reflexology includes a foot soak. As part of the session, I use mostly organic certified oils, or pesticide free when organic are not available.
Rates & Treatment Types
| 60 min Shiatsu | $75-90 |
| 60 min Foot Reflexology | $50-65 |
| 30 min Foot Reflexology + 30 Min Shiatsu combo | $80-95 |
About Violan
Violan(t) (she/her) was born in Barcelona, her interest for the human mind started as a teen. She studied Psychology and started her PhD in Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology. She built a solid foundation in research in mental health, and took a position as a psychologist at a Forensic Hospital. As a result of her observations at work, and due to her life experience her interest in the body grew stronger, and she decided to study shiatsu to fill her understanding of mind-body connection.
She left her career in Spain to embark on a life changing adventure. For the last 14 years she has lived in different countries while working as a shiatsu therapist while raising her two children with her partner. In her passion for understanding the connection between mind-body-soul she has expanded her studies learning foot reflexology and holistic nutrition. Violan keeps practicing community counselling towards her registration as clinical counsellor. She is currently training in Hakomi, joining her interest for the mind-body connection.
She specializes in helping people manage stress and pain by combining scientific knowledge with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She has special interest in supporting women’s health along with the different life stages.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking healthy meals, preparing oils and lotions, and occasionally diving on S,Dáyes (Pender Island). She is grateful for living in the beautiful unceded territories of the Coast Salish Peoples.